Old Town Alexandria 'WOW' House: 1780 Federal-Style Brick Townhouse

This week’s Old Town Alexandria “WOW” house is located at 307 Saint Asaph St. The home features five bedrooms, four full baths and two half-baths. Here’s more about this special property, from its listing:

“307 South Saint Asaph Street is inarguably one of the finest houses in coveted Old Town Alexandria. Built circa 1780, expanded in 1854 and upgraded over the years, this stately 4-story Federal-style brick townhouse boasts a storied history and sits on a large double lot graced by manicured landscaping, mature trees and lush gardens. This distinctive Neo-Classical home was originally constructed by shipping merchant Benjamin Shreve and occupied for most of the 19th century by Edward Stabler, founder of the Stabler-Leadbetter Apothecary.

Its archeological designation from the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, its association with Alexandria’s prominent Quaker families, and subsequent use as barracks during the Civil War lends to the uniqueness and significance. This timeless single-family masterpiece presents 11 rooms, 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths, high ceilings, huge windows, hardwood floors, 5 wood-burning fireplaces, exquisite moldings and other classical architectural elements. Brimming with charm and filled with natural light, this incomparable residence welcomes you in through a handmade solid mahogany door to a grand entry foyer and hall, and an ambiance of elegance that awaits beyond.”

Interested? The home is for sale for $3,995,000. For more information and photos go to Zillow.com.